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Vintage 1950s Vari-Typer Salesman Kit Fonts Brochures Pricing Poster Rare ZT
This authentic 1950s salesman kit belonged to Frank A. Ligotti of the Vari-Typer Corporation in Newark, New Jersey. Everything is original period material — not reproductions.The collection features multiple full-color brochures and folders for the Vari-Typer Model 160, including large gatefold spreads that highlight its exclusive features: instantly changeable type styles, differential letter spacing, automatic justification, and professional print-like results.

POCKET PAL * A Graphic Arts Production Handbook * 1968 9th edition International
POCKET PAL * A Graphic Arts Production Handbook * 1968 9th edition International. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.

Structural Engineering Handbook Gaylord 2nd Edition McGraw-Hill Civil Engineer
A comprehensive guide, this Structural Engineering Handbook, edited by Edwin H. Gaylord, Jr. and Charles N. Gaylord, is a second edition publication by McGraw-Hill. This handbook covers fundamental principles and advanced techniques in structural analysis, design, and construction. Ideal for students, practicing engineers, and researchers, it offers in-depth insights into various structural systems and materials. This is a valuable resource for academic study, professional development, or practical reference. Keywords: Structural Engineering Handbook, Gaylord, McGraw-Hill, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Second Edition, Technical Book, Engineering Handbook, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Engineering Reference, Vintage Textbook, Engineering Manual

VINTAGE LINOTYPE MACHINE PRINCIPLES BOOK 1940 MERGENTHALER
Book is in good condition.

VINTAGE WESTERN TYPE SPECIMEN BOOK LINOTYPE LUDLOW MONOTYPE 210 Pgs Excellent
The product is a vintage Western type specimen book, specifically featuring linotype and Ludlow monotype printing. With 210 pages, this book is likely a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of printing and graphic arts. It offers a unique glimpse into the history and techniques of these specific printing methods, making it a sought-after item in the business and industrial printing industry.

Specimen Sheets of ATF Bulmer & Bulmer Italic
This is a set of two specimen sheets of Bulmer and Bulmer Italic, issued by the American Type Founders Company. Each sheet is 11 by 8-1/2 inches, printed on both sides. The sheets are in good condition.

Graphic Products Formatt Cut Out Catalog 5 Design Fonts Art Borders 1974 Vintage
Both covers are well attached, with only the first page, the Table of Contents, beginning to pull loose from the spine near the top.

Graphic Products FROMATT CUT OUT CATALOG 5A Design Fonts Art Borders 1976 VGC

Used Old Letterpress Printing Chandler Price New Series Component Parts Book
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Type Specimen of Verona, ATF
The typeface is displayed in a complete character set showing. The condition is good.

1970s Graphic Clipper Creative Arts Special Sample Issue Color Large Clip Art
Amazing condition for its age. Will ship carefully, super retro 1970s pop images. Would make great framed art. A unique piece of 1970s history! The product is a special sample of Clipper Creative Arts services issue book from the 1970s featuring large clip art pieces for creative arts and graphic design purposes. This book contains a wide variety of colorful and artistic illustrations that can be used for various printing and graphic art projects. Perfect for designers and artists looking for unique and vintage designs to add to their portfolio or projects.

AutoCAD 2019 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals Drafting Computer Text Book
• 2019 Edition • Step-by-Step Instructions • Covers 2D Drawing Using AutoCAD • Includes Access Code for Additional Content • Published by SDC PublicationsCondition: Pre-Owned Good Light wear from play/use. See all pictures.

1972 Graphic Chemical & Ink Co Printmaker’s Materials Catalog Villa Park IL
Printmaker’s Materials catalog from Graphic Chemical & Ink Co., Villa Park, Illinois. Dated January 1972. Original 1972.

(RARE) Keyboard operation Line-casting Machine Government Printing Office
In good condition.

C F Braun & Co. Alhambra, California 1945 Catalog Catalytic Cracker at Avon
One fine book published by the C F Braun & Co. in Alhambra, California. Publisher: C F Braun & Co., Alhambra, CA. Title: Fluid Catalytic -Cracker. C F Braun & Co., while and industrial powerhouse, was also known for its detailed and high quality publications.

Scribe Media The Full Fee Agent Chris Voss Steve Shull Hardcover Cloth Gray
The Full Fee Agent by Chris Voss and Steve Shull. Hardcover cloth-bound edition published by Scribe Media 2022. ISBN 9781544536637. 204 pages, approx 9 x 6 in. Practical, tactical guide for real estate professionals on charging full commissions, negotiating, and building referral pipelines. Condition: hardcover cloth cover, no dust jacket, tight binding, clean pages, light edge wear, barcode sticker on back. Ships securely.

500 Years of Printmaking: Prints and Illustrated Books at Bowdoin College 1978
Published by Bowdoin College in 1978, this nonfiction narrative boasts an illustrated collection of prints and illustrated books, spanning 500 years of printmaking history. The book is written in English and is intended for adult readers.
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Type Specimen Poster, Walter T. Armstrong Typographers
This is a poster type specimen issued by Walter T. Armstrong Typographers in Philadelphia. The poster is 34-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and displays various antique typefaces. There are pinholes in the corners; otherwise the condition is good.

Type Specimen Poster for Gothic Nos. 25 & 26, The Composing Room
This is a type specimen poster for Gothic Nos. 25 & 26, issued by The Composing Room in New York. The poster is 24-1/2 by 12 inches. There are pin holes in the corners; otherwise the condition is good.

Beveridge Paper Company Vintage Swatch Sample Booklets Twinkote Blankote C1S C2S
Blankote C1S. Blankote C2S.

Type Specimen of Doric, The Composing Room, Poster
This is a poster type specimen showing of Doric, issued by The Composing Room in New York. The poster is 24-1/2 by 12 inches. The paper is lightly rumpled and there are pin holes at the corners; otherwise the condition is good.

Borland Delphi Version 2 Software Development Guides Set for Windows 95 6 Books
A comprehensive set of Borland Delphi Version 2 software development guides for Windows 95 and NT. This collection includes the Component Writer's Guide, Reference Library Guide, Getting Started, User's Guide, Object Pascal Language Guide, and Database Application Developer's Guide. These resources are ideal for programmers and developers looking to master Delphi for building powerful applications. Perfect for learning new skills, undertaking personal projects, or enhancing professional development. Marks and wear as shown. Keywords: Delphi, Borland, Windows 95, Windows NT, software development, programming guides, object pascal, database applications, developer tools, technical books, coding, computer science, vintage software, learning resources

Advanced Pressmanship Sheetfed Presses by Charles W. Latham 1963 Trade PB
Trade Paperback.

Type Specimen Showing of Dollar Signs
This is a small poster type specimen showing of dollar signs, issued by Art-Tec. The sheet, from this publisher's tracing pad, is 17 by 14 inches. The condition is good.

Broadside Type Specimen of Optima, D. Stempel
This is a type specimen of Optima in the form of a broadside, issued by D. Stempel AG Typefoundry in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The poster is 23 by 9 inches. The text is by Rudolf Schmidt with illustrations by Erwin Poell. The broadside is folded into fourths as issued. The condition is fine.

This is a Printing Office, by Beatrice Warde, Broadside
Included is both the original text by Warde, but also a parody version.

TYPOGRAPHISCHE MONATSBLATTER 5/6 Swiss Typography/Printing/Design Magazine 1938
Heft 5/6 Juni 1938. 80+ pages. German language. Published by the Swiss Typographers' Association, Bern. Herausgegeben vom Schweizerischen Typographenbund, Bern. Interior is fairly clean and complete, binding still tight.

AB Dick T-51 350 / 360 Service Manual Lewis Iselin 1986 NTS&S Publication

Harvey Cushing A Biography John F. Fulton 1st Edition Hardcover Jacket
Harvey Cushing: A Biography by John F. Fulton — Stated First Edition (first printing), Charles C. Thomas/Blackwell 1946. Hardcover with original dust jacket, 754 pages + xii, includes 150 illustrations. Copy has a diagonal ink inscription dated June 30, 1965. Dust jacket shows edge wear, small chips and light soiling; boards and binding intact; pages toned. No ISBN.

Barrons What Fish Buyers Guide to Tropical Fish Nick Fletcher 2006 Paperback
Barron's What Fish? A Buyer's Guide to Tropical Fish by Nick Fletcher (2006, Barron's/BES Publishing). Trade paperback, 208 pages, ISBN-13 9780764132551 ISBN-10 0764132555. First US/Canada edition; illustrated buyer's guide with star-rated profiles for tropical freshwater species. Condition: used—light edge wear, price sticker on back, and a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper. Size approx 7.2 x 6.2 in.

Borland Delphi Version 2 Software Development Guides Set for Windows 95 6 Books
Original Borland Delphi Version 2 manuals for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Original Borland manuals. Delphi Object Pascal Language Guide (Version 2). Delphi Component Writer's Guide (Version 2). Delphi Getting Started Guide (Version 2).

Vintage 1966 Brandons Industrial Photographic Catalog Reference Buying Guide USA
This is an original vintage 1966 Industrial Photographic Catalog from Brandons, Inc., based out of Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. This comprehensive catalog serves as a single source photographic reference and buying guide for equipment and supplies used in industrial, commercial, professional, and graphic arts fields. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in historical photographic equipment, audio-visual technology, and industrial photography supplies from the mid-1960s. The catalog details various types of photo equipment, darkroom supplies, filters, flash units, lenses, lighting, and more. Copyrighted 1965 by Edwin M. Phillips, it offers a fascinating look into the tools and technologies available for business and industry during that era.

DICO - Direct Image Corporation - Opaque & Red Sable Paint Brushes - Brochure
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1970 birmingham alabama linotype specimen book, A H Cather Publishing type faces
A. H. Cather Publishing Co. Typeface samples on all 16 pages - maybe about 80-100 varying typefaces and font sizes in all. Fine condition.

50 Rock People, Poster Type Specimen Showing, Cooper and Beatty
This is a poster type specimen showing entitled "50 Rock People" issued by Cooper and Beatty, a Canadian typography company. The poster is 26 by 20 inches. The poster has one-line showings of various typefaces, with brief biographies of rock-and-roll stars. The poster is very worn, torn and chipped; the condition is fair only.

GRAPHIS LOGO Design 7 B. Martin Pedersen 2007 HC/DJ GRAPHIC Arts Design Book
GRAPHIS LOGO DESIGN 7 2008 Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Edited by B. Martin Pedersen. 244 pages fully illustrated with the World's Best Design and Logo Concepts for 2007-2008. Has complete INDEX and List of CREDITS along with List of DESIGN FIRMS.

Poster Promoting the Miller Perfector TPJ Printing Press
This is a poster issued by the Westerham Press in England promoting their use of the Miller Perfector TPJ printing press. The poster is 26-1/4 by 20-/4 inches. The poster is in good condition.

Pocket Pal: A Graphic Arts Production Handbook 1992 International Paper Co
Pocket Pal: A Graphic Arts Production Handbook 1992 International Paper Co. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
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The Recipe Director's Cookbook Lookbook
Kickstarter exclusive art book for The Recipe Film by Cameron Holly Dexter This book was only available in exclusive tiers In great condition, see photos! Ref: D

Assignment Project Workbook - The Buyers Manual - Blue Paperback
Vintage workbook titled 'Assignment Project Workbook to The Buyers Manual'. Bold white text on a solid royal blue cover. Simple geometric line accents. Great for collectors or students.